25 November 2007

Fixing Up the Traps

This afternoon I finally finished repairing the traps on the Cushcraft A3-S. The repair job hasn't really taken a lot of time, but other responsibilities have made it a long process. Basically I removed the trap, removed the old cracked caps, blew out the traps to clean out any debris, checked the set screw, replaced the caps with new ones, checked the DC continuity, scrubbed the ends with emery cloth, applied conductive paste, and returned them to their proper position. One of the hardest parts was tightening the hose clamps enough, and I did have to repace a few.

About KR7RK

I'm an Amateur Extra class operator. I serve as Treasurer of 10-10 International Net, and enjoy working many different bands and modes. I operate from my home as well as mobile. You can read more about me on my website at http://www.kr7rk.com